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Enhancing assessments of space mission assurance

Brien Alkire, Author | [S.l.] : RAND | 2020

The U.S. government has taken several steps to account for the increasing likelihood that future conflicts will extend to space, including the establishment in December 2019 of the U.S. Space Force. The potential for future wars to extend to spa[...]

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Confronting space debris : strategies and warnings from comparable examples including deepwater horizon

Dave Baiocchi, Author ; William Welser, Author | [S.l.] : RAND | RAND Corporation monograph series | 2010

"This monograph presents a new way of thinking about the orbital debris problem. It should be of interest to space-faring nation-states and commercial firms, the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, the United Nations Commi[...]

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Deterrence and first-strike stability in space : a preliminary assessment

Forrest E. Morgan ; Project Air Force (U.S. | [S.l.] : RAND | 2010

Space stability is a fundamental U.S. national security interest. Unfortunately, that stability may be eroding. Potential enemies understand the high degree to which space systems enhance U.S. conventional warfighting capabilities, and a growing[...]

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Space handbook : astronautics and its applications

Robert W. Buchheim ; Rand Corporation | [S.l.] : RAND | 2007

Seminal guide from 1958 on the uses and characteristics of space systems, including astronautics and its applications, technology, rocket vehicles, propulsion systems, propellants, internal power sources, guidance, communication, and more.

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Building a multinational global navigation satellite system : an initial look

Rosalind Lewis ; et al. ; Project Air Force (U.S.) ; RAND | [S.l.] : RAND | 2005

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Mastering the ultimate high ground : next steps in the military uses of space

Benjamin S. Lambeth | [S.l.] : RAND | 2003

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Optimal commercial satellite leasing strategies

Michael G. Mattock | [S.l.] : RAND | 2002

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Space weapons Earth wars

Robert Preston, Author | [S.l.] : RAND | 2002

This overview aims to inform the public discussion of space-based weapons by examining their characteristics, potential attributes, limitations, legality, and utility. The authors do not argue for or against space weapons, nor do they estimate t[...]

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Policy issues and challenges for interagency space system acquisition

Dana J. Johnson ; Gregory H. Hilgenberg ; United States. ; Liam P. Sarsfield ; National Reconnaissance Office. | [S.l.] : RAND | 2001

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Commercial observation satellites : at the leading edge of global transparency

John C. Baker, Editor ; Kevin M. O'Connell, Editor ; Ray A. Williamson, Editor | [S.l.] : RAND | 2000

This book brings together an international group of experts to analyze the diverse issues that the new, higher-resolution commercial and civilian observation satellites present. Through more than two dozen chapters and numerous satellite images,[...]

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The cosmos on a shoestring : small spacecraft for space and earth science

Liam Sarsfield | [S.l.] : RAND | 1998

Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. NASA has been challenged with crafting a program that continues to produce meaningf[...]

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The cosmos on a shoestring : small spacecraft for space and earth science

Liam Sarsfield | [S.l.] : RAND | 1998

Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. NASA has been challenged with crafting a program that continues to produce meaningf[...]

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International agreements on cooperation in remote sensing and earth observation

Caroline S. Wagner ; United States ; Office of Science and Technology Policy ; Critical Technologies Institute (RAND Corporation) | [S.l.] : RAND | 1998

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Preliminary design of an experimental world-circling spaceship

[S.l.] : RAND | 1998

This report presents an engineering analysis of the possibilities of designing a man-made satellite. The questions of power plants, structural weights, multiple stages, optimum design values, trajectories, stability, and landing are considered i[...]

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The global positioning system : assessing national policies

Gerald Frost ; Scott Pace | [S.l.] : RAND | 1995

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An evolutionary approach to space launch commercialization

Brian G. Chow | [S.l.] : RAND | 1993

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Space and surface power for the space exploration initiative : results from Project Outreach

Calvin Shipbaugh, Author | [S.l.] : RAND | A Rand note | 1992

This Note describes the findings of the Space and Surface Power panel, one of eight project panels evaluating submissions to the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, or Project Outreach. The submissions screened by the Space and [...]

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Space transportation systems, launch systems, and propulsion for the space exploration initiative : results from Project Outreach

T. Garber, Author ; Air Force (United States), Issuing body ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : RAND | A Rand note | 1991

This Note analyzes a number of transportation and propulsion options for Mars exploration missions. For space transportation options, the operational figures of merit that are of interest are (1) initial mass in low Earth orbit (IMLEO) and (2) t[...]

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United States air and space power in the 21st century

Zalmay Khalilzad, Editor ; Jeremy Shapiro, Editor | [S.l.] : RAND | Strategic Appraisal

Changing roles of air and space forces in US national security strategy, the implications of new systems and technologies for military operations, and the role of nuclear weapons in US security strategy are examined in the book.

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